AJewish lady and I talked about spiritual matters when we shared a physician’s waiting room. Just as she was standing to respond to the nurse’s call, she said: “I know there is no forgiveness.”
Alas.
I did not see her again, and I pray someone will talk to her about forgiveness in Christ.
It is ONLY through Jesus Christ that we can be saved
There is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)
There is no other way. The Day of Atonement, with God’s prescribed temple sacrifices, does not exist. We cannot live perfect lives to “earn” eternal life. It is only through God’s mercy that some are saved.
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) … For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:4-5, 8-9)
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Father, help us tell others about You, about salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us live lives that demonstrate Your holiness. Please help us make the most of the opportunities You give us.
